Smile

Album: Alright, Still (2006)
Charted: 1 49
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  • When you first left me
    I was wanting more
    But you were fucking that girl next door
    What'd you do that for? (What'd you do that for?)

    When you first left me
    I didn't know what to say
    I've never been on my own that way
    Just sat by myself all day

    I was so lost back then
    But with a little help from my friends
    I found the light in the tunnel at the end

    Now you're calling me up on the phone
    So you can have a little wine and a moan
    And it's only because you're feeling alone

    At first, when I see you cry
    Yeah, it makes me smile
    Yeah, it makes me smile
    At worst, I feel bad for a while
    But then I just smile
    I go ahead and smile

    Whenever you see me
    You say that you want me back (want me back)
    And I tell you it don't mean jack (it don't mean jack)
    No, it don't mean jack (no, it don't mean jack)

    I couldn't stop laughing
    No, I just couldn't help myself
    See, you messed up my mental health
    I was quite unwell

    I was so lost back then
    But with a little help from my friends
    I found the light in the tunnel at the end

    Now you're calling me up on the phone
    So you can have a little wine and a moan
    It's only because you're feeling alone

    At first, when I see you cry
    Yeah, it makes me smile
    Yeah, it makes me smile
    At worst, I feel bad for a while
    But then I just smile
    I go ahead and smile

    La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
    La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
    La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la

    At first, when I see you cry
    Yeah, it makes me smile
    Yeah, it makes me smile
    At worst, I feel bad for a while
    But then I just smile
    I go ahead and smile

    At first, when I see you cry (I see you cry)
    Yeah, it makes me smile (makes me smile)
    Yeah, it makes me smile (it makes me smile)
    At worst, I feel bad for a while (feel bad for a while)
    But then I just smile (but then I just smile)
    I go ahead and smile (I go ahead and smile) Writer/s: Darren Emilio Lewis, Donat Roy Jackie Mittoo, Iyiola Babatunde Babalola, Lily Rose Beatrice Allen
    Publisher: Downtown Music Publishing, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, O/B/O DistroKid, PREMIERE MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 10

  • AnonymousI dont understand what lilly allen ment by "it dont mean jackl
  • Bob from Schenectady, NyA different version of this song with a punchy, up-beat tempo and ska-influenced melody can be heard as the last track of the album.
  • Jen from Plymouth, MnShe sang the song in simlish for sims 2 seasons expansion pack.
  • Niki from Madison, WiAwesome song and music video. I can't help but smile too.
  • Katie from Temecula, Cai love this song sooooo much!!! its about revenge and how she got back at her ex b friend!!! she has a wonderful voice but kinda has a bad swearing problem and big mouth! eekk but she has a really good voice and is full of life and spunk! she needs 2 keep up the good work!!
  • Dave from Cardiff, Wales**LILY DATING ANYONE*** I meant to say, I keep mixing her up with Amy Winehouse! LOL
  • Dave from Cardiff, WalesDJ Lester Lloyd hit back at Lily's claims in late 2006, claiming that she treated him just as badly as he did her, and that her "drug problems", "wild temper" and "big mouth" caused the relationship to turn sour. Amy dating anyone these days? I'd sure like to try and tame her! :D
  • Carol from Bracebridge (town), United StatesLily Allen made her American debut on the Ellen DeGeneres show and I loved everything about it. Her voice is beautiful and I was riveted.
  • Michelle from Wilmington, DeI really like this song, it really helps to get you thru a break up when ya blast it really loud and sing to the high heavens! And it's sooooo catchy! THANKS LILY!
  • Hatty from Harrogate, EnglandFIRST UP - Lily rawwwks. This is basically about a girl (Lily) trying to get over a break up with her ex (Lester) after she finds him 'doing' 'that girl next door'. She ditches him and finds that his depression amuses her!
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